Kami-no-aisuru

One of the problems I have with fashion in SL is the mis-naming of any dress with a poofy skirt as a “lolita” dress. I feel this has lead a lot of people who aren’t that familar with the Japanese street fashion from whence it came, to think they’re “Lolitas” when they’re really just wearing a big skirt and little else. I come from a point of view of respecting the original street fashion and following it’s points. When I wear lolita-clothing, usually it’s a very classic Elegant Gothic Lolita style, very conservative, mostly black & white, properly accessorized. Proper Lolita is the entire look, not just a dress with a poof skirt-a full ensemble, complete with head-wear, appropriate shoes & stockings, accessories to carry like parasols, bags, dolls. Even lolita styles that aren’t as conservative as EGL are still full and well-thought-out complete ensembles, and considerably more demure than many SL versions of “lolita” style. I wanted to do a post featuring some Lolita ensembles, first off a classic sweetloli outfit:

These amazing shoes are new from The Black Canary, and Morrigan has gone above & beyond in creating perfect EGL shoes here, just amazing. I’m carrying my DP YumYum doll, which is very cute, but my sincerest wish is someone in SL would make a Super Dolfie (since I can’t afford one IRL, hehe).

Skin: Tuli, Sayuri-tone 1, 05a (Tuli Asturias)
Hair: Exile, Juliette, blue velvet (Kavar Cleanslate)
Dress: Blue Blood, Duchess, whitegoth, (Ghanima Uriza)
Shirt: Katat0nik, sheer shirt, white (Katat0nik Pidgeon)
Poof sleeves: G-Field, Charlotte blouse, white (Cerberus Noel)
Bloomers: Katat0nik, Strawberry Cream bloomers (2 sets)
Stockings: Honey Kitty, cutie cake socks, pink (Nekoko Noel)
Shoes: The Black Canary, Rocking Horse shoes, white (Morrigan Denimore)
Doll: DP YumYum, lolita doll (toraji Voom)
Ribbons: Honey Kitty, twin ribbon, stripe pink (gacha)
Location: Antique Artistry Victorian prefabs  (Fatima Ur)

Then I wanted to twist the look a little, since Steampunk style is so popular in SL, and I like the Steampunk look, I wanted to create a Steamloli outfit:

These shoes, again, gorgeous new work by the always-amaing G-Field. Their shoes are as nice and well-done as many shoes that are twice or three times their price. Everyone should shop at G-Field, seriously. And if you haven’t checked out the WAKA & Yuki sim yet, why in heck not? I remember when I first rezzed, W&Y was a tiny shop where all the hair was like 20L, and they have come so far since then, their hair is truly wonderful and their shop is beautiful.

Skin: Tuli, Sayuri, tone 1, 01a
Eye makeup: AtomicBambi, feline eye makeup (AtomicSparkle Skytower)
Hair: WAKA & Yuki, New 109 A (yukitan Farrjones)
Dress: G-Field, Classic dress “Clea”, brown
Shirt: Hal*Hina, cotton blouse, black (Hinano Runo)
Vest: Fri.day, halter vest, black
Stockings: Schadenfreude, Amortentia, opaque leather (Allegory Malaprop)
Shoes: G-Field, short lace-up boots, brown
Wings: Silent Sparrow, Lysander Wings, double (Jessica Ornitz)
Hat: Illusions, Carrol top hat (Siyu Suen)
Valise: XCENTRICITY, (Nix Sands)
Glasses: Schadenfreude, Hardwired spectacles
Poses: Long Awkward Pose (Dove Swanson)
Location, New Babbage

The SL Alternative Fair is happening now on the Sn@tch and Nomine sims and it’s a wonderful thing! So many shops that Ialready know and love, and some I hadn’t seen yet-so many beautiful new releases and it all benefits the Nothing But Nets charity for malaria relief. Win/Win! Personally, I was so happy to see that their definitition of Alternative included things like Loli fashion and Visual Kei, in addition to the more typical gothy and grungy looks. Spooky little monsters, you need to go visit now because the fair is only open until May 2nd!

Skin: ElfPyre, RosePetal, Onyxia (Daarc Dagger)
Hair/Hairbase: Tiny Bird, black hair base (Autumn Hykova)  (hair is old Pixel Dust-no longer available)
Shirt: Forsaken, Lolth top in grey (VincentVile DeSanti)
Collar: Cobrahive, Sureibu collar (Chikane Kaligaw)
Trousers: Silent Sparrow, Gloomy pants in soot (Hyasynth Tiramisu)
Boots: Sn@tch, Platform Goosher boots (Ivey Deschanel)
Earrings: #Noir Lolita, bloody rose earrings (Leona Rozen)
Lashes: Crimson & Clover, Blind Mag Lashes (Rikka Koi)

Skin: Leafy, Miso, Lune, Scarlet (Kaethe Dyrssen)
Hair: lamb, I’m a romantic-powder (Lamb Bellic)
Eyes: Beloved (me-Aisuru Rieko) Jadeite eyes, large
Dress: The Black Canary, Demure (Morrigan Denimore)
Tights, Shoes & Bloomers: Sn@tch. Raggedy socks in black, Squeeky platform sandals, black bloomers.

Skin: Djinn & Tonic, Mua, Apple, black (Babyhoney Bailey, Gin Galtier)
Hair: [Gauze] Nephra, black (Yukio Ida)
Dress: +Blue Blood+, Aldana, red (Ghanima Uriza)
Boots: SiniStyle, Deception boots (Krius Misfit)
Necklace: Ducknipple, grief, red (beanster Potato)?
All poses by Glitterati

Some people might have a slight aversion to the gorier costumes that others’ love… some (like me) aren’t as into the sexy costumes either. But dressing up for Halloween can also be fun for people who want to be sweet and cute!

Candycorn & bats, cute witch:

Skin: Pixeldolls Ichigo, tone 2, Ghost makeup
Hair: Fri.day Mika, Emo Black
Eyes: Beloved Tanzanite  (full disclosure, I made these, they’re available at my shop)
Dress: Katat0nik Candy Corn 2 -from 2008-no longer available
Shirt: Katat0nik Sheer Shirt (light orange & white)
Tattoos: Otaku Designs, Bat Attack Orange/Black
Shoes: Sn@tch Baby Jane Heels, stripes
Legwarmers: CE Cubic Effect leg warmers, black
Hat: Lo*Momo, Halloween witch hat (from group gift from last year, still available in shop but must join group to get)
Bloomers: Schadenfreude, part of the Caged dress set
Candy Bucket: from the Loco Pocos Trick or Treat! great event and a lot of fun
Poses: Long Awkward Pose

Cute Little Red Devil

Skin: ElfPyre-Rose Petal, Onyxia
Hair: Sadistic Hacker, Rapunzel II, black
Eyes: Beloved Garnet (again, I made these and sell them)
Undershirt: Silent Sparrow, Argent Noir lace shirt
Dress: Blue Blood, Devon, red
Collar: Katat0nik, Mortido collar, dark grey
Boots: Lazy Places, Myth Satyr boots, black
Wings: Illustions, Chibi Demon wings
Horns: Sixty-Nine, current group gift (fee to join group)
Tail: Feather, from the Black Angel set
Treat bucket: Schadenfreude, from 2008 but Allegory assures me she’s working on this years’ version!
Poses: Long Awkward Pose